LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 1

Roman mosaics

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Some facts about Roman mosaics:• The mosaics decorated the floors of Roman villas or other

buildings.• How large and impressive a mosaic was, told people about how

rich or powerful the owner was.• The tiny stones or tiles were called ‘tesserae’.• These were stuck to the floor with mortar (a type of cement).• It took many thousands of tiny pieces to make a mosaic.• The pictures were sometimes of scenes from life in Roman times

and sometimes pictures of Gods.

LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 1

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.

LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block E: Mosaics Session 1

© Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual users.We refer you to our warning, at the foot of the block overview, about links to other websites.